sweet and complex living

miss you papa....

2011-05-26T16:29:00.000-07:00

Papa...miss you so much....tinas hair is very long now and not so curly...

i hope you are ok and happy...

done with your apos enrollment....very busy with their upcoming recitals...

wish you are here to see them dance and perform...miss you so much pa....

GSIS

2011-05-26T16:12:00.000-07:00

Gsis....really very frustrating....they keep on changing the memorandums....keep on declaring new options for the pensioners...but these are merely delaying tactics....can anyone do something about this??? Poor goverment employees...they cannot enjoy their benefits as well as their surviving families...here is another update....The Government Service Insurance System recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Statistics Office (NSO) after the pension fund revoked beginning May 1, the requirement for pensioners to renew their active status during their birth month.

Under the MOA, the GSIS will provide the NSO with an initial list of all its old-age and survivorship pensioners living in the country and a monthly report thereafter, which will serve as database for NSO.

The NSO will then match the data with its own records and submit to the pension fund, a report on who are already deceased or who have re-married, in the case of survivorship pensioners. This will then be the basis of the GSIS in labeling or tagging the status of pensioner in its database.

The following pensioners, however, need to do their Annual Renewal of Active Status (ARAS) for the last time or their pension will be discontinued — those who are suspended as of April 30 and those whose monthly pension are about to suspended due to their failure to renew their ARAS during their birth months of February, March, or April.

Pensioners living abroad, meanwhile, would still be required to renew their active status via video call or through the use of Skype, a web-based software that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet free of charge.

“This initiative is part of the continuing efforts of the new Board to provide more responsive service to its members and pensioners,” said Robert G. Vergara, President and General Manager.

“We don’t want to impose unnecessary hardship on our more than 300,000 old-age and survivorship pensioners.”

For inquiries about the cancellation of ARAS, pensioners may call the GSIS hotline at 479. 3645 or visit the nearest GSIS office.

Composite fillings

2011-04-23T03:22:00.000-07:00

Composite fillings are strong, but may not be as hard wearing as amalgam fillings. Composite fillings are tooth colored and are made from powdered glass quartz, silica or other ceramic particles added to a resin base. After the tooth is prepared, the filling is bonded onto the area and a light shone onto it to set it. The dentist will choose a shade to match your existing teeth, although over time staining can occur.

Procedure

Your dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area. The dentist then prepares an access to the decayed area of the tooth and removes the decay and previously placed filling material. With a composite filling, your dentist will preserve more of the natural tooth as the composite resin can be bonded to the tooth in thin layers. If your tooth's decayed area is close to a nerve, a special liner will be used to protect the nerve.
A special dental material is then used to open up the pores of your tooth's dentin and roughens up the surface of the exposed enamel. This achieves better and stronger bond. The bond resin is applied to stick the composite to your tooth. This material is made of the same dental resin as the composite however it is much more fluid. This layer is then hardened and cured with a very bright light.
Composite resin fillings are applied in thin layers, and slowly built up to form the complete filling. A bright dental light will harden each layer before the next is applied.
Once your filling is placed, your dentist will use a special paper to mark where the new filling is hitting too much. This is called being "high". The dentist then adjusts the new filling so all your teeth come together properly. Your new composite filling is then polished.

Durability

Composite, resin or white fillings have been around for about two decades. Composite fillings have the advantage of requiring a more “conservative” tooth preparation (e.g., less drilling required); can have a strengthening effect on the tooth; are very aesthetic; and virtually blend in with the tooth. Composite fillings are the material of choice for repairing the front teeth. On the down side, they are more technique sensitive for the dentist to place and require more time resulting in more expense.
These resins typically last from 5-12 years before they begin to chip and wear away. When this happens, the restoration will need to be replaced.

sealants

2011-04-23T03:16:00.000-07:00

A sealant is a protective, plastic material that is placed directly on the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars. Sealants protect tooth enamel from erosion and drastically reduce the occurrence of tooth decay.
Teeth are prepared for sealants with a thorough cleaning, followed by the application of a specialized dental solution. This solution roughens the chewing surfaces, making it easier for the sealants to adhere to the teeth. The sealants are then painted on the chewing surfaces of the teeth and a curing light is used to harden the sealants.
As long as the teeth receive regular care, sealants can last several years before requiring a reapplication.

dental bridge

2011-04-23T03:11:00.000-07:00

A dental bridge is one method used to replace one or more missing teeth in the patient’s mouth. The teeth on either side of where a tooth is missing are prepared so there is room for the bridge to be placed and permanently cemented to them. The bridge may be made of semiprecious metals with porcelain baked to it to match the remaining teeth. Or it may be constructed entirely of porcelain for a very esthetic result!

How is dental bridge accomplished?

Your dentist will prepare your teeth on either side of the space for placement of the bridge. You will be given a mild anesthetic to numb the area, and the dentist will remove tooth structure from each abutment (teeth on either side of the space) to accommodate for the thickness of the bridge. When these teeth already have fillings, part of the filling may be left in place to help as a foundation for the bridge.The dentist will then make an impression, which will serve as the model from which the bridge will be made by a dental laboratory. A temporary bridge will be placed for you to wear while your bridge is being made until your next visit. This temporary bridge will serve to protect your teeth and gums and prevent the teeth that support the bridge from moving.
On your second appointment, the temporary bridge will be removed. Your new permanent bridge will be fitted and checked and adjusted for any bite discrepancies. Your new bridge will then be cemented to your teeth.

Bridges can also be for Aesthetics

Before treatment the patient has a retruded upper teeth

Ater the treatment the Patients Bite is already normal

Root canal treatment

2011-04-23T02:54:00.000-07:00

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is probably the most maligned of all dental procedures, but the reputation of pain typically associated with "having a root canal" is really not deserved. For the majority of people who will undergo root canal treatment the process itself will be no more involved than having a filling placed. Your dentist uses x-rays and several tests to determine if a tooth requires a root canal, and to find out which tooth is the problem. A root canal involves the removal of the soft tissue that fills the pulp canal in the center of the tooth. He then cleans and enlarges the space. Finally, he fills the canal with an inert material that seals the tooth and enables the patient to retain a dead tooth. After the root canal, the tooth must be properly restored. It is very weak at this point. Usually, a cap or crown is required.

What does treatment involve?

Treatment often involves from one to three visits. During treatment, your dentist removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed.

Here's how your tooth is saved through treatment:

1. First, an opening is made through the crown of the tooth.

2. An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber.

3. The pulp is then removed. The canal(s) is cleaned and shaped to a form that can be filled.

4. The pulp is removed, and the root canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped.

5. Medications may be put in the pulp chamber and root canal(s) to help get rid of germs and prevent infection.

6. A temporary filling will be placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. Your dentist may leave the tooth open for a few days to drain. You might also be given medicine to help control infection that may have spread beyond the tooth.

7. The pulp chamber and root canals are filled and sealed.

8. The temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal(s) are cleaned and filled.

9. In the final step, a gold or porcelain crown is usually placed over the tooth. If an endodontist performs the treatment, he or she will recommend that you return to your family dentist for this final step.

How long will the restored tooth last?

Your restored tooth could last a lifetime, if you continue to care for your teeth and gums. However, regular checkups are necessary. As long as the root(s) of a treated tooth are nourished by the tissues around it, your tooth will remain healthy.

Visita Iglesia 2011

2011-04-22T03:19:00.000-07:00

Our Lenten Practice Visita Iglesia...

our first station was at Our Family Quasi Parish

Christ the King Parish

Sto. Domingo Church

St. Paul the Apostle

Immaculate Mary Church

Christ the King Church

Mt. Carmel Church

St. Therese Church

St. John The Baptist Church

Acquinas Church

Our Lady of Manaog Parish

St. Anthony Shrine

Our last chuch was Our Lady of Loreto Parish...

A Lenten Reflection

Give up complaining——focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism——become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments——think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry——trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement——be full of hope.
Give up bitterness——turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred——return good for evil.
Give up negativism——be positive.
Give up anger——be more patient.
Give up pettiness——become mature.
Give up gloom——enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy——pray for trust.
Give up gossiping——control your tongue.
Give up sin——turn to virtue.
Give up giving up——hang in there!

My Ballerina

2011-04-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

It is easy for a father to have children

than for children to have a real father.

~Pope John XXIII

gusto ko mag bangs mommy....

2011-04-06T20:28:00.000-07:00

British Visitor....Liam

2011-04-05T16:27:00.000-07:00

Liam playing with Tito Marjo & Tita Jing

Liam with Mommy Venus

meeting Tito Nilo

meeting Tita Amy

Liam with Ate Joanne, Tita Mervi, Mamang, Ate Bianca, Mommy Venus, Tita Ace,

Tito Marjo, Kuya Sef, Athena & Tata Meggy

Liam is worried he might be crushed by Bianca & Athena

Bianca's Graduation

2011-03-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

Bianca with her proud dad

the graduate

with special award

1st placer math quiz bee

with her friends

the proud parents

with loly amy & loly ninang

best gift....high heels from tata shanine

A date with Bianca

2011-03-30T15:45:00.000-07:00

A day before graduation....we ate at her favorite resto...Terriyaki Boy...

ordered her fave

tonkatsu and tempura....we talked about food, eating and did a little sermon that after gradeschool she must watch her weight...be more aware of her appearance...

must be more refined.....i cant believe time flies, imagine, i already have an incoming highschool...

now she have me all by herself after so many years of going out with the whole family... now is the right time that we bond before saying goodbye to her elementary years....

did a little shopping for graduation day which we enjoyed so much....

we have the same shoe size =)....hahaha so cool but she wanted high heels

Yikes....and top it all...This was her first time to ride the MRT

and she enjoyed every moment of it....frome Araneta Center Cubao to North Station

hahaha!

Bianca: Mommy puno hihintayin ba natin next train?

Me: Hindi sasakay na tayo lahat ng train ganyan...

We didnt need to walk to go in and out....took out my phone to capture a milestone =)

Football Summer Camp

2011-03-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

Enzo & Kenneth

Carl

Kenneth leading the warm up excercise =))

Enzo & Carl feeling tired and thirsty....

Basty & Sean in another level

Go Kenneth!

Nathan the baby hunk =)

my favorite shot for the day =)

athena's moving up day

2011-03-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

with Teacher Len

with Teacher Lian

Chinese Astrology in 2011

2011-02-02T00:41:00.000-08:00

Chinese Astrology in 2011

The Rat

Rats are charming, elegant and clever. They can be a bit gossipy and prone to being distracted. They’re also thrifty and very good with handling money. Family and close friends are exceptionally important to them. The Rat is charming beyond words and throughout his undoubtedly long life he will always be popular and will have many friends.

Forecast for 2011 The Rat will feel glad in a lot of ways to see the end of the Year of the Tiger! There were a lot of changes and the pace was fast - not something the Rat is entirely comfortable with. The Chinese Year of the Rabbit is the opposite – its tempo will be slow and steady and the Rat must try to be patient and remain content with steady progress throughout 2011. Work will again be highlighted but this time the Rat’s experience and knowledge will be called upon, helping him to advance quite nicely in his career. April, October and November are well-starred for this. On the love and romance side of life, there could be cause for celebration during the year in the form of an engagement, wedding or birth. July, August and December and January will be particularly special months. An important aspect of 2011 for the Rat is time for personal growth, hobbies and developing skills that bring happiness. For any Rats that like to write, this year will see their creativity heightened and whether for pleasure or profit, writing is highlighted in a most positive way. Health wise, the Rat will have felt burnt out sometimes during 2010 and in 2011 his vitality will be improved. He will feel stronger and will also be taking better care of himself, maintaining a good diet and steady exercise routine.

Interesting Rat Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Garnet

Special Flower: Narcissus

Best Hours: 11 pm -1 am

Season: Winter

Horoscope Colors: Black, White, Purple

The Ox

Sturdy, earthy, no-nonsense – that’s the Ox. Affectionate and easy-going, the Ox can show a fierce temper when agitated. He is neat, tidy, quiet and studious, with a great love of his home. Music can be a great love. Family life and a loving partner are high on the Ox’s priorities. A wonderful loyal friend.

Forecast for 2011 The Ox will have grown quite a bit during 2010. Its whirlwind moments and sudden challenges meant the Ox had to adjust his thinking and change direction on a dime! Some may feel a bit low about the way things went and it’s important to look forward to 2011 and put 2010 firmly behind them. The Chinese Year of the Rabbit will be encouraging for the Ox. For those who wish to change their career or at least change the direction of it, February, March and September will bring exciting offers and progress. Romance is highlighted in a very special way this year, with unattached Oxen finding themselves in exactly the right place at the right time to meet someone very special. For those in a relationship, this will strengthen and grow. June, July and October are wonderful months for love and romance. Friendship will be important during 2011. Whether the Ox is looking for new friends or drawing on friendships he already has, it’s important that he stays socially active. March, August and December will be particularly busy socially. The Ox should take time to ensure his diet is healthy and that he is taking time to exercise and spend time outdoors. Rest and relaxation will be vital for all Oxen during the Year of the Rabbit.

Interesting Ox Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Aquamarine

Special Flower: Carnation

Best Hours: 1-3 am

Season: Winter

Horoscope Colors: Green, Yellow, Black

The Tiger

Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it’s noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it’s sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.

Forecast for 2011 Most Tigers will be feeling quite pleased and energized at the end of their own year in 2010. The Year of the Rabbit will be another positive year for them. Romantic matters are particularly to the forefront, with many born under this sign deciding to get married or to take the relationship to the next level. Single Tigers will have many chances to meet a partner with June to September particularly well aspected. If they have faced recent personal trials and tribulations, 2011 will prove to be a much brighter year. Financially, the Tiger will most likely see an increase in income, either due to a pay rise or an unexpected windfall. With careful planning and budgeting, they can enjoy this monetary increase whilst easing financial burdens. Hobbies and outdoor pursuits will also interest the Tiger this year and will provide relaxation and a social setting, both of which will suit him just fine. Travel and spending holidays with friends will be a focus during late spring and also August and September. If there is a dream location he’s always wanted to visit, this is the perfect year to do so! A house purchase or change of home could very well feature on the cards also. This will be an exciting rather than overly stressful development and Tigers should thrive in their new environment.

Interesting Tiger Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Sapphire

Special Flower: Violet

Best Hours: 3-5 am

Season: Winter

Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow

The Rabbit

Cuddly, warm and affectionate are the attributes of the Rabbit. Mysterious and a great party-giver and host, the Rabbit enjoys being the centre of attention once in a while. The Rabbit is occasionally over cautious and can be a bit boring. He is also one of the luckiest signs in the Chinese Astrology chart.

Forecast for 2011 The Rabbit will have found the momentum during 2010 quite unsettling, little realizing that his accomplishments during the year will set him up beautifully for his own year in 2011. This will be a stunning and most favorable year for him, especially in regard to work and career. His ability to interact with others will put him in the lead for any promotions at work. Also, if the Rabbit is considering a completely different career, this is the perfect time to explore his options. Not only will the change energize him but he will feel happier than he has done in some time. March to May and October to November will be important times for career developments. Finances during the Rabbit’s own year are buzzing, with his luck running high! He may see a salary increase, receive a gift or make extra money from a hobby or entrepreneurial idea. Socially, August, September and December will be hectic! Single Rabbits could meet their significant other this year and the relationship could move very fast. Those with partners will find their relationship becomes more serious and important. Stress and worry over decisions may drain the Rabbit’s vitality during 2011 and it’s very important he gets enough rest and relaxation. He must also remember to call on friends and loved ones for support and advice during any challenging times.

Interesting Rabbit Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Pearl

Special Flower: Jonquil

Best Hours: 5-7 am

Season: Spring

Horoscope Colors: Grey, White

The Dragon

Assertive, energetic and talented are all words to describe the Dragon personality. On the other hand, the Dragon has a tendency to be condescending and tactless without realising it. In the Chinese Zodiac, they are born under the sign of luck. They generally enjoy robust health and tend to be very successful in anything they turn their hand to.

Forecast for 2011 The Chinese Year of the Rabbit will be a more balanced and secure year than 2010 for all Dragons. They will have loved the exciting nature of the Tiger year, but now it’s time to take it down a notch or two! Many of them will have had changes in their job and the steadier tempo of 2011 will help them to settle in and possibly even go for promotions. July, September and November will give Dragons a chance to reassess what they’re doing and what direction they now want to go in. The opportunity to retrain or take night classes should be considered seriously. The foundations they now lay will greatly enhance their prospects in 2012 – their own year. Romance is beautifully starred with opportunities to meet new people all through the year but particularly during April, June, September and December. On the whole, this will be a positive and happy year for Dragons. The monetary situation will improve for most and their eye for a bargain will be particularly keen. Travel is also highlighted during the Rabbit year and time spent with friends and loved ones will be especially valued. Breaks during April and May or September will prove to be memorable. Hobbies and talents should be pursued and enjoyed as they will provide great pleasure and relaxation during 2011 and could lead to other interesting opportunities.

Interesting Dragon Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Amethyst

Special Flower: Sweet Pea

Best Hours: 7-9 am

Season: Spring

Horoscope Colors: Black, Gold

The Snake

Intelligent and highly intuitive are two of the Snake’s many fine qualities. He makes an amusing and romantic friend with a definite flirtatious streak. When challenged or criticized he can be a sore loser. The Snake is very lucky with money and is fond of the odd bet or two. He is quick-witted and enjoys reading, music and occasionally the paranormal side of life.

Forecast for 2011 Snakes like to have plans and follow their itinerary in an orderly fashion – 2010 threw all this out the window! The Chinese Year of the Rabbit will be a much more appealing year to the Snake and he will feel back on track, albeit still busy and full of activity. The focus of 2011 for the Snake will be to make sure he is doing something he likes, something that allows him to express his creativity and talents and something that he excels at. February, March and October will provide windows of opportunities in his career to achieve this. However, he must put in the effort and make his intentions known, or the windows may close again. Financially, things are looking much brighter for the Snake and with planning and saving, this will be an excellent year. Home decorating and refurbishments are highlighted this year and time at home with family and friends will be treasured. Romance and friendship will be superb in 2011 and he will get much enjoyment from social gatherings, especially ones connected with work. A word of warning for all Snakes – there is the possibility of a lapse in judgement or a piece of harmful gossip – this could lead to awkwardness. Tread carefully! Healthwise, Snakes should take care to have a balanced lifestyle or their energy could suffer.

Interesting Snake Facts

Zodiac Stone: Opal

Special Flower: Passionflower

Best Hours: 9-11 am

Season: Spring

Horoscope Colors: Brown Gold, Green

The Horse

Fun, charming and attractive sums up the Horse’s traits perfectly. They love parties and crowds and being the centre of attention. They can also be egotistical, hotheaded and impatient. The Horse is a considerate and protective friend and partner and when in his company, there will always be excitement around the next corner.

Forecast for 2011 The spotlight will have been on the Horse for much of 2010 with his sparkling company and friendship being frequently in demand. In 2011, the focus for the Horse will be on his career, with unexpected developments and promotional opportunities on the cards. He should watch events carefully, for when an opening occurs he will need to act fast and be alert. April, May and October and November will be encouraging months for moving ahead in work or indeed finding a new job altogether. Health and well-being will be on the minds of many Horses in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit and it’s a perfect time to re-think fitness routines and diet. Socially, as always, the Horse will be busy, with May to September and December being full of fun opportunities with friends. Attached Horses will fare better than single ones in 2011. If a new romance is on horizon, the Horse would be well advised to relax and let the relationship develop slowly and without rushing. March, September and October are prime months for finding someone special. The Horse is an adventurous soul by nature and may do some travelling to far-flung places in the Year of Rabbit. Financially there is a definite chance for the Horse to increase his earnings over the year and he should make every effort to manage his money carefully.

Interesting Horse Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Golden Topaz

Special Flower: Rose

Best Hours: 11am-1pm

Season: Summer

Horoscope Colors: Orange, White, Yellow

The Goat

Graceful and optimistic, kind and easy going, would describe a Goat personality. They can also be petulant and discontented, likely to throw the towel in at the beginning of a problem. They can be charming without revealing their true feelings. The Goat is very talented and imaginative and can turn his hand to most creative pursuits.

Forecast for 2011 The Year of the Rabbit starts off brilliantly for those Goats seeking employment or wanting a career change. By networking and keeping his ear to the ground, some exciting possibilities will come up. March, April and September are well-starred for work advancement and positive changes. The past couple of years have been challenging for the Goat and 2011 will be much more upbeat, positive and happy. There will be many chances over the year to make new friends and attend social outings – just what the Goat needs. The support and friendship of others will be very important to him this year and give him the encouragement and confidence he needs. The single Goat will find 2011 an excellent and thrilling year for romance and those who already have a partner may be thinking of taking it to a more serious level. February, August and September will most likely present opportunities for romantic encounters, but the whole year will bring happy social occasions. The Goat must look after his own health this year, ensuring that he is getting enough rest and relaxation. It’s going to be a busy year, in the nicest possible way, but it could also be a bit draining on his vitality. Financially, things are looking much brighter than in previous years and many Goats will have fun buying bits and pieces for their home or taking short trips.

Interesting Goat Facts

Zodiac Stone: Emerald

Special Flower: Larkspur

Best Hours: 1-3 pm

Season: Summer

Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue

The Monkey

The Monkey is playful, lively, fun and a quick thinker. They get bored very easily and find it hard to settle down to doing any one thing. The Monkey can also be vain and offhand. They are ambitious and usually very good with investing money. With their quick wit and wonderful sense of humour, they are a great party guest. The Monkey’s life will never be dull and predictable!

Forecast for 2011 The Monkey will find 2011 very much to his liking with plans and goals moving ahead smoothly and as anticipated. For Monkeys involved in creative work such as writing or art, this will be a particularly inspirational year and their work will be highly regarded. The Chinese Rabbit Year will offer some brilliant promotion opportunities and by being proactive and alert, the Monkey will reap the benefits. For those seeking work, attention to detail when applying for jobs will open up significant windows of opportunity. February, September and November should be outstanding months for their career. Friends and family will provide many happy and memorable occasions during 2011 and there may be one or two special celebrations. March to May and December will be very active socially for most Monkeys. For single Monkeys, there should be quite a few opportunities to meet someone special through outings with friends or at work. In addition, trips to art exhibitions, museums or other cultural venues will prove delightful for many Monkeys. The Chinese Year of the Rabbit would be an auspicious year for him to follow up on self improvement ideas he may have been considering for awhile. A fresh look at his fitness routine, diet and how he unwinds, could do him the world of good. 2011 will be the year for the Monkey to move forward, leaving any disappointments and regrets behind. It can be a most satisfying and enjoyable year for him.

Interesting Monkey Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Peridot

Special Flower: Gladiola

Best Hours: 3-5 pm

Season: Summer

Horoscope Colors: White, Violet, Green

The Rooster

The Rooster is always popular, extravagant and creative. They can be brutally honest and generally like being showered with attention. They are wonderfully loyal friends and also give advice freely – whether they are asked for it or not! Family means the world to the Rooster and they are one of the most loyal signs in the Chinese zodiac.

Forecast for 2011 The Year of the Rabbit will be a much quieter year than 2010 for the Rooster. However, the Rooster will have to curb his natural exuberance and enthusiasm just a bit in 2011 and practice some patience and common sense. On the work front, it will be vital for the Rooster to work closely with his colleagues and practice his networking skills. This will stand to him during the months of March, April, November and December when unexpected developments happen . All the work he does now on the career front will pay dividends in 2012, the Chinese Year of the Dragon. The Rooster should also consider any opportunities he may have to study or for training. This would go extremely well for him and again benefit him greatly later on in the year. On the social and romantic side of life, this will be a much more settled and quiet year, which will be to many a Rooster’s liking. March, July and August look to be the most active on the social scene. A word of warning though – the Rooster must take care to temper his words with friends and not be too harsh. A quarrel or end of a close relationship could result. Financially, the Rooster may have a few home-related expenses this year with repairs, decorating and renovations. It would be wise to manage any project sensibly and shop around for the best deal; Chinese Rabbit years can be expensive for all signs. On the whole, 2011 looks like being a pleasurable and encouraging year for all Roosters.

Interesting Rooster Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Citrine

Special Flower: Aster

Best Hours: 5-7 pm

Season: Autumn

Horoscope Colors: Orange, Green

The Dog

The Dog is wonderfully hard worker, a perfectionist and someone who loves the small details. He is also a bit anti-social, pessimistic and stubborn. They are one of the most honest and trustworthy signs of the Chinese zodiac and will always go to bat for a worthy cause. The Dog is a fantastic listener and his advice is usually very intuitive.

Forecast for 2011 The Chinese Year of the Rabbit has shining possibilities for all Dogs. The main emphasis will be on their personal life. If attached, the Dog will find their relationship grow and become much more meaningful on all levels. Single Dogs will be particularly lucky in finding someone very special. All social occasions will carry the possibility of meeting someone new, with April, June, August and December being the busiest months on their social calendar. Career-wise, the Dog will see the jobs expanding or promotional opportunities arising unexpectedly. It is crucial he discusses any worries or ideas with friends and family. Increased confidence and self-respect will garner the respect of work colleagues. The most favorable months on the work front are March and September to November. Seize the moment when it presents itself! Financially, the Dog can look forward to an improvement in his situation. This will allow him to indulge his hobbies and perhaps take a trip or two. In the Year of the Rabbit, the Dogs must guard against lost, delayed or incorrect documentation. Make doubly sure that everything is as it should be on all paperwork this year. The Dog will have a renewed interest in health, fitness and outdoor pursuits this year, which will greatly benefit his vitality and zest for life. If he can leave the past couple of challenging years behind him, 2011 will be a most gratifying and happy year.

Interesting Dog Facts:

Zodiac Stone: Diamond

Special Flower: Marigold

Best Hours of the day 7-9 pm

Season: Autumn

Horoscope Colors: Silver and Red

The Pig

The Pig is an innocent, sweet and lovable personality. They can also be quite melancholy and over-sensitive. The Pig loves the company of others, and adores parties, gossip and chit chat. They are highly intelligent, but prefer to keep this side of their nature under wraps. The Pig does not care that much for money, but is one of the Chinese zodiac signs that is very lucky.

Forecast for 2011 The Pig loves to have fun and socialize with family and friends and on this front, the Year of the Rabbit will not disappoint him! He made not have been the life of the party recently, but in 2011 his social network will greatly increase with April, May, July and October being the most enjoyable months. Single Pigs could very well meet a romantic partner through a friend or at a family gathering. The Pig parties hard and works hard and in the Year of the Rabbit he will be bringing in the rewards for all his hard work. For any Pigs who wish to change jobs or who want to climb up the promotional ladder, there will be quite a few opportunities this year to do either. But they must act quickly, ensuring they have made all the right enquiries and connections. March, April and September will see work developments happen, but they must be ready to pounce at any time during the year. The Pig will be feeling good in 2011 and would like all manner of wonderful things to happen – all at once! He must learn to pace himself and go along with the more leisurely speed of the Rabbit year. Otherwise, he may burn himself out. Overall, 2011 will be a progressive and enjoyable time for all Pigs.

Interesting Pig Facts

Zodiac Stone: Ruby

Special Flower: Chrysanthemum

Best Hours: 9-11 pm

Season: Autumn

Horoscope Colors: Purple, Red, White

where to buy our baking needs in manila

2011-01-30T00:03:00.000-08:00

1. Chocolate Lovers (of course!)
    *The big castle in p. tuazon. you won't miss it!

    Website: http://echocolatelover.com/

     Main Branch: 45 P. Tuazon Blvd. corner C. Benitez St.Cubao Quezon, City 1109 (use
                        Benitez St, main entrance)
   Tel. nos. 411-7474 / 724-5752 / 724-4964

     2nd Branch: Kitanlad St. cor. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
     Tel nos. 732-8576 / 741-7487

2. Chef's Nook
    *It's a small store but the chocolates and nuts are cheaper than chocolate lovers'! and the
     nuts are stored very well (refrigerated) to boot!

   Address: 20 Pilar St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong (it's the corner street of the Honda
                   showroom along Shaw, but you have to go around cos Pilar is a one-way street)
     Tel no: 724- 5812

3. Sweetcraft Baking and Confectionery Supplies

    Address: 373 Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong
    Tel no.: 532-1595

4. Ingrid’s Sweet Haven
    * Haven't visited but heard they offer a lot of ingredients, pans & supplies

   Address: 363 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue corner Liwayway Street, Caniogan, Pasig
   Tel no.: 641-2561
   Websites: http://www.ingridsweethaven.com and http://ingridsweethaven.multiply.com


5. The Cocoa Pantry

    Address: 130 Katipunan Road, Saint Ignatius Village QC
    Tel: 4976957
    Website: http://thecocoapantry.multiply.com

    Opening Hours
     Mondays to Fridays - 10:00am to 4:30pm
     Saturdays - 10:00am to 6:00pm

6. Baker's Depot

    Branches:
     - San Juan: 188B N. Domingo cor Manzano st. Tel: 723-8810
     - Waltermart North EDSA - Tel: 332-1281
     - Waltermart Makati
     - Victory Mall, Caloocan City

ginger

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surprise visit

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our first visitors

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lunch at home with tito nilo, tita mervi and family

after 24 years

2011-01-23T17:52:00.000-08:00

grace nuguid and jennifer evora my grade school friends

athenas first haircut

2011-01-23T17:13:00.000-08:00

athena's first haircut by Justice Magdanggal Elma

athena making fruit salad

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athena doing her chore

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World Robot Olympiad

2010-11-06T15:50:00.000-07:00

The 2010 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, marking the first time for the Philippines to host the global science competition for young people involved in robotics.

furniture arrangement basics

2010-10-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Functionality First

"Think first about how you use a room when you arrange the furniture," it is more important to allow for (play) space for kids."

Conversation Starters

"The conversation zone should be contained within an eight-foot diameter," Smith says. Koplovitz advises determining the comfortable arrangement is based on both cultural and personal preferences. "Some people simply feel more comfortable closer than others. The best way to determine what is right for you is to set up folding chairs, move existing furniture around, test it out to see what feels right for you." Photo Credit: Greg Premru

Furniture that Lasts

Koplovitz says a classic seating area of two sofas and a chair and ottoman that are not too large are likely to find a place not only where you are now, but also in your future homes.

The Trick With TVs

Make sure that your TV is the right size for the distance from where you will sit, advises Koplovitz. "Bigger is not always better and there's nothing worse than a TV that overpowers the space or feels so close that you cannot focus on the picture.

Bedroom Basics

"For kids rooms, it's fine to put a bed in a corner," Koplovitz advises, "but for couples, each sleeper needs his or her own side of the bed with nightstand for lamp, medication, a glass of water or simply a book." No one wants to get in and out via the foot of the bed, so make sure to leave a minimum of 20" walkway along each side of the bed, Koplovitz suggests. Photo Credit: Greg Premru

Survivorship

2010-10-09T12:39:00.000-07:00

Survivorship

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When a member or pensioner dies, his or her beneficiaries are entitled to cash and/or pension benefits, Beneficiaries who qualify for survivorship pension are entitled fifty percent (50%) of the basic monthly pension of the member or pensioner.

The following are qualified to receive survivorship benefits, and their corresponding benefits:

The survivors of deceased members who have been in the service for 15 years or more of creditable service:

For members who died while in the service, the survivorship benefit shall be the survivorship pension and cash payment equivalent to 18 times the basic monthly pension (BMP).

For those who died with the status of an inactive member, the survivorship benefit shall be the survivorship pension only.

The survivors of deceased members who have less than 15 years of creditable service:

For those who died while in the service, the cash payment/benefit shall be an amount equivalent to 100% of the average monthly compensation for every year of creditable service.

For those who died with the status of an inactive member and was less than 60 years old at time of death, the cash payment/benefit shall be an amount equivalent to 100% of the average monthly compensation for every year of creditable service, but not less than P12,000. The deceased member must have had at least 3 years of creditable service.

Here are the types of pensioners, their pension entitlements, and the conditions wherein the monthly pension is terminated, stopped, or suspended:

Type of Pensioner	When to Terminate/Stop/Suspend Monthly Pension
Survivorship Pensioner – Dependent Spouse (Monthly pension for life)	For the Spouse: Monthly pension shall be stopped if the pensioner: is employed, engaged in business or economic activity, or receiving any other form of pension whether from GSIS or other local or foreign institution or organization. passes away is living-in, separated, remarries within the Philippines and/or later annulled; remarries outside the Philippines and/or later divorced (per GSIS Legal Opinion 13-02 dated August 8, 2002)
Survivorship Pensioner – Child/Children (Monthly pension continuous until the child reaches age of majority)	For the Children: Monthly pension shall be stopped upon: The child’s reaching the age of majority (21 under R.A. 660, P.D. 1146; 18 under R.A. 8291) Marriage of the child Employment of the child Death of the child

It's very sad that the GSIS is not a "pro employee institution".... instead of being an ally for the government employees it becomes their major problem.... my father served the government for so long... he was a nurse in manila health department...he had a stroke and it happened in his office... but he recovered then when he was supposed to go back to service they told him he was not fit to work....so he went to this institution to file his retirement disability and he was denied....so thinking that this was good because he might be accepted to work again....he went back to manila health department ...but instead they told him to apply for retirement...so he applied for retirement.... my mother would always accompany my father for follow-up but everytime they go to GSIS they have documents lacking because of the system.... after 2 or 3 months my father had another attack....while we were in the hospital one of the benefits of the GSIS is some dicsounts on laboratory procedures wherein we were also declined of....then after a few days my father passed away.... we went to gsis to follow up his benefits....but until now what my mother got was 20,000.00 pesos....and we learned that if my mother has a source of income she would not receive a pension.... very depressing.... can anyone tell me where we can go so that we could appeal on this?

First International Ayurveda Convention

2010-09-17T02:13:00.000-07:00

No Time for the Gym? Workout You Can Do @ Home!

2010-07-02T01:13:00.000-07:00

No more excuses! You can't go to the gym, because of whatever reason... but what's stopping you from investing a few minutes of your time to your HEALTH!?

Here's a workout suggestion that you can do at the comfort of your home (No equipment needed - how cool is that?). It's a circuit of few exercises targeting the major muscles of your body (thighs, chest, back, arms, etc). You need to perform this circuit, by completing the prescribed number of repetitions of each exercise without resting. Once you've done one set of each exercise, rest for two minutes, then repeat the entire circuit one to two more times.

1. Body Weight Squat (15-20 repetitions) - (Works your lower body and core)

■Stand as tall as you can with your feet spread slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

■Hold your arms straight out in front of your body at shoulder level, so that your arms parallel to the floor.

■Keep your torso as upright as you can for the entire movement, with your lower back slightly arched. Brace your abs, and lower your body as far as you can by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Pause, then push yourself back to the starting position. That's one repetition.

■Visual Tip: Imagine you at a public restroom and you need to use the bowl but you don't want to touch it with you butt. You try to sit back as far as you can and extend your butt (in a sitting position). Make sure your knees will not pass through your toes.

■Progression: If you have a dumbbell or canned goods, use them as added resistance and move your arms up and down (shoulder level) when performing the squat.

2. Inclined Push-up (12 to 15 repetitions) - (Works your chest, shoulder, and arms)

■Assume a push-up position, but place your hands placed on a raised surface—such as a box, bench, ottoman or one of the steps of your stairs—instead of the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your ankles to your head

■Keeping your body rigid, lower your body until your upper arms dip below your elbows. Pause, and then push yourself back to the starting position as quickly as possible.

■The higher the surface on which you place your hands, the easier the exercise becomes—you can even lean against a wall if you need to.

■Visual Tip: If the incline push-up is too easy, do it the old-fashioned way, with your hands on the floor. You can also vary the placement of your hands during floor push-ups (diagonal, shoulder-width, wide, etc.)

3. Hip Raise (10 to 12 repetitions) - (Works your lower back, hamstrings, core)

■Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your arms out to your sides at a 45-degree

angle, your palms facing up.

■Now try to press your bellybutton to your spine as close as possible and hold it that way—this gives you a tight core—while breathing normally. That's the starting position.

■Keeping your core tight, squeeze your butt/glutes and raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Pause for five seconds—squeezing your butt/glutes tightly the entire time—then lower body back to the starting position.

■Visual Tip: Avoid hyper-extending your lower back. If you feel any discomfort or pain, try to lift your lower back about an inch away from the floor, or discontinue this exercise.

■Progression: Try perform this with one leg off the ground and holding it for a few breaths.

4. Side Plank (30 seconds hold) - (Works your core)

■Lie on your right side with your knees straight. Prop your upper body on your right elbow and forearm, which should be directly below your right shoulder. Place your left hand on your left hip.

■Try press your bellybutton to your spine as close as possible and hold it that way—this gives you a tight core—while breathing normally.

■Then raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders. With your core tight, hold this position for 30 seconds.

■Roll onto your other side and repeat.

■Modification #1: If the side plank is too difficult, hold for five seconds, rest for five seconds, and repeat as many times as needed to total 30 seconds. Each time you perform the exercise, try to hold each repetition a little longer, so that you reach

your 30-second goal with fewer repetitions.

■Modification #2: If that's still too hard, bend your knees 90 degrees and allow your lower legs to rest on the floor as you do the exercise. (Your body will now form a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.)

5. Back Extensions: Floor Y-T-I Raises (8 to 10 repetitions) - (Works your back muscles)

This is a three-exercise combination move. You'll simply perform 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise, one after the other without resting. So do 8 to 12 reps of the Floor Y raise, followed immediately by 8 to 12 reps of the Floor T raise, followed immediately by 8 to 12 reps of the Floor I raise.

■Floor Y Raise

■Lie face-down on the floor with your arms resting on the floor, completely straight and at a 30-degree angle to your body, so they form a "Y." Your palms should be facing each other, so that the thumb side of your hand points up and raise them as high as you comfortably can.

■Floor T Raise

■Perform this like the Y raise, only move your arms so that they're out to your sides—perpendicular to your body with the thumb side of your hand pointing up and raise them as high as you comfortably can.

■Floor I Raise

■This time, move your arms so that your body forms a straight line from your feet to your fingertips. Your palms should be facing each

other, with the thumb side of your hand pointing up. Raise your arms as high as you comfortably can.

Notes:

It's always good to consult your physician before starting any exercise program.

Do this workout at least 2-3 times per week, and you'll be stronger, leaner, and healthier than before.

Remember to warm-up for at least 8-10 minutes before doing this workout.

Stretch at the end of the workout holding each stretch for about 15-30 seconds.

Drink water to keep your body hydrated.

Eat sensibly, Live consciously, and Rest to rejuvenate.

Always have fun and enjoy what you are doing... regardless of what you are doing.

~got this from one of my friends in fb

Fathers Day

2010-06-21T19:06:00.000-07:00

We had a blast during fathers day...pepper and his family went to the clinic for carls dental treatment then my kids rode with them going to fairview....had a sumptous lunch with the tabora's and lola beth...and of course the kids enjoyed the nursery...lola beth and bianca did some musical bonding...lola played the piano and bianca played the violin and promised to play again next week =) then said our goodbyes for more than 30 minutes.....then visited papa at holy cross....life would never be perfect again papa...we miss you so much!

then had our last minute school shopping had an early dinner then went to mass at mt. carmel....stayed at lolo nilo's and ninangs place while waiting for the boys having their haircut, then zapped the night with buko tarts....thank you Lord for this special day....we enjoyed every minute of it.

summer 2010

2010-06-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

A very fulfilling summer for us...

Life is great

Thank you Lord for my kids & my husband...

For the people who are with us thru thick and thin...

and for providing everything...

God Bless us all!

Splash Island

2010-05-04T05:48:00.000-07:00

Celebrated our 12th year wedding anniversary at splash island located at Laguna just a few minutes away from Makati. We enjoyed our mini adventure and the kids had a blast!

scrapping time

2010-04-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

Lego time

2010-03-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

Summmerrrrr....

2010-03-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

Its been sooo loooong since my last blog....there were so many activities and of course no me time....but now i have more time for my kids and of course for blogging...to start this is my first day without a nanny....she already left to get ready for the incoming school year..so i have no choice but to let her go...so my first day and havent accomplished anything...so i need to warm up and start cleaning =).

Sick Nathan...

2010-02-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

Get Well Soon Nathan!

We Love you so much!

Bronchial Asthma

Ever heard the term "bronchial asthma" and wonder what it means? When people talk about bronchial asthma, they are really talking about asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes periodic "attacks" of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
According to the CDC, more than 22 million Americans, including 6.5 million children under 18, suffer with asthma today. Allergy clearly plays an important role in many asthma cases but not in all. As with allergy, you can blame your family history; there's certainly a strong genetic component for asthma.
Asthma is associated with mast cells, eosinophils, and T lymphocytes. Mast cells are the allergy-causing cells that release chemicals like histamine. Histamine is the substance that causes nasal stuffiness and dripping in a cold or hay fever, constriction of airways in asthma, and itchy areas in a skin allergy. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell associated with allergic disease. T lymphocytes are also white blood cells associated with allergy and inflammation.
These cells, along with other inflammatory cells, are involved in the development of airway inflammation in asthma that contributes to the airway hyperresponsiveness, airflow limitation, respiratory symptoms, and chronic disease. In certain individuals, the inflammation results in the feelings of chest tightness and breathlessness that's felt often at night (nocturnal asthma) or in the early morning hours. Others only feel symptoms when they exercise (called exercise-induced asthma). Because of the inflammation, the airway hyperresponsiveness occurs as a result of specific triggers.

Bronchial asthma triggers may include:

Tobacco smoke
Infections such as colds, flu, or pneumonia
Allergens such as food, pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander
Exercise
Air pollution and toxins
Weather, especially extreme changes in temperature
Drugs (such as aspirin, NSAID, and beta-blockers)
Food additives (such as MSG)
Emotional stress and anxiety
Singing, laughing, or crying
Smoking, perfumes, or sprays
Acid reflux

Ang manok ni lolo

2010-01-05T17:02:00.000-08:00

Athena with Lolo Nilo =)

One-Photo-A-Day

2010-01-04T19:38:00.000-08:00

We miss you toto!

Bonding with my cousins....

2010-01-03T15:04:00.000-08:00

Jacks Loft

Eastwood

January 3, 2010

One-Photo-A-Day

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One Photo a Day

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Welcome to the family Khloe!

At last a baby girl...3rd child of Kareen & Eugene

Congratulations!

Photo-a-day

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Photo-a-day

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One Photo a Day

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I really love kids...

this is my nephew nathan and my daughter athena

One Photo a Day

2009-12-26T16:43:00.000-08:00

From now on to keep you posted i would upload 1 photo a day...

take care!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-26T00:58:00.000-08:00

Cafe World!!!

2009-12-08T19:47:00.000-08:00

I've neglected blogging because of the virtual games in facebook like cafe world & farmville...

Cooking in Cafe World – At the beginning of Cafe World your first concern should be to buy some food to prepare. To do this, click on the oven and a menu will pop-up to let you select the type of food you want to cook. Once, you’ve done that you’ll need to prepare the food by continuing to click on the stove.

Choosing food in Cafe World – There are various menu items to select from with each costing you a different amount of money to make. Generally speaking the more a dish costs to make, the greater your profits. However, you also have to consider the time it takes to make that particular dish as well. Some items take much longer to make (i.e. days versus minutes) and can spoil if your don’t serve them when they’re ready.

Cafe points help you level-up – Cafe points are given to you for doing such things as cooking, cleaning, buying items, and helping your Cafe friends. As you acquire more Cafe points you’ll reach new game levels in Cafe World.

Buzz rating – In the upper right hand corner of the Cafe World screen you’ll see a thumbs-up image and a numerical value. That number represents your buzz rating. The buzz rating determines how many customers come to your Cafe. If the value increases, more people come to visit you and you’ll earn more money. If it goes down, so does your customer traffic and potential earnings.

Why neighbors are important – If you click on the “My Neighbors” link at the top of the page you’ll be able to see all your Cafe World neighbors. There you can invite and accept new neighbors to your Cafe. Neighbors are important because they limit what you can do in the game. That is, you need neighbors to work for you as waiters and waitresses at your Cafe. You can also earn more Cafe coins by increasing the number of neighbors you have. Hence, it’s important to continue to invite more Facebook friends to increase the size of your Cafe World neighbors and thus make more money.

Gifting to neighbors – Giving and receiving gifts in Cafe World is beneficial for all parties involved. That is, giving gifts to your Cafe World neighbors often encourages reciprocal gifting. The gifts you receive maybe something you and and many times they are something you can’t afford or obtain yet because of your skill level.

Helping your neighbors – Helping your Cafe World neighbors from time to time encourages them to reciprocate that act too. You can do this by visiting their cafes, trying their daily special, and leaving tips. Doing so increases your Cafe World experience points and your daily bonus.

Select menu items with big profits – When you’re deciding on what food dish to prepare, consider the cost of the dish, the cooking time, how many it serves, and how much profit you can generate from the dish. You can easily compare the profitability of food dishes by subtracting the cost of the dish from the Cafe coins you make (profit) and dividing that number by the cost of the dish. This value is also known as the ROI (return on investment). The larger your ROI, the more profitable it is to make such a food dish. For instance, the spitfire roasted chicken dish takes an entire day to cook, serves 800 people, costs you 600 Cafe coins, and earns you 3200 in sales. So our ROI for the chicken dish is (3200-600)/600 = 4.33 or 433%. In comparison, you can prepare the bacon cheeseburger dish in 5 minutes for 13 people at a cost of 15 Cafe coins and sell it for 52 Cafe coins. In this case our cheeseburger dish produces an ROI of (52-15)/15 = 2.46 or 246%.

Plan food around your schedule – As you may know menu items differ in their time to completion when cooking them. Thus you’ll want to select food items to cook based on how much time you have available to play Cafe World any given day. If you have lots of time to play during the day, you can choose items off the menu that take a short time cook. In contrast, if you have very little time to play during the day, you can begin cooking food dishes that aren’t completely done until you’re available to play again.

Beware of spoiled food – When choosing your food items and planning the cooking around your schedule make sure you don’t forget about them or they will spoil. If your food spoils, you can’t serve it to customers and you lose any potential profits. Moreover, your buzz rating will likely fall given that you don’t have any food to serve and flies will be swarming inside your cafe

Cassy!

2009-10-26T15:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Cistian World Cassandra Denisse M. Espiritu!

Love You!

City Hall Not spared with ondoys savage

2009-10-06T01:02:00.000-07:00

How to Help Ondoy Victims

2009-10-02T06:53:00.000-07:00

Abs-cbnNEWS.com has compiled a list of ways on how you can help thje victims of tropical storm Ondoy (international code name Ketsana).

How to help

Ways to donate to the Philippine National Red Cross via the PNRC web siteDSWD donations drop-off points
1. National Resource Operations Center, Chapel Road, Pasay CityContact: Mrs. Francon Favian
2. Quezon City Area Disaster Resource Operations Monitoring and Info Center (DROMIC)

DSWD Central OfficeContact Rey Martija or Imee Rose Castillo,
Tel Nos. 951-7119, 951-2435 or
Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera
Tel No. 0918-934-56253.

Manila Area (DSWD-NCR)
San Rafael corner Legarda Streets,
Quiapo, ManilaContact:
Dir. Thelsa P. Biolna,
Dir. Delia Bauan Tel Nos. 734-8622, 734-8642

Manuel L. Quezon's blog: How to help (original on Quezon.ph
Tumblr.com mirror link)Google Docs: Rescue InfoHub Central
List of Places where to donate (check out one nearest your area, or add a donation center that is not on the list)

Another list of where to donate goods via
Bury Me In This Dress blogGoogle Maps:
Ondoy situation map for Metro Manila,
by KaninLamig

ABS-CBN HOTLINE416-36-41
SAGIP KAPAMILYA413-2667 / 416-0387No
13 Examiner Street, Quezon City,
Look for Ms Girlie AragonBank:

Banco de Oro, Mother Ignacia branch
Acct name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Acct no.: 5630020111
Routing code for international cash donations BNORPHMM

ABS-CBN BranchABS-CBN Foundation US Office
Toll-Free 1-800-527-2820

Negros Navigation from Mr. Edmund Gawchua,
ManagerNegros Navigation is now accepting the transfer of relief goods from Mindanao to Manila for free for aid to victims of Ondoy.
Donations can be sent to Negros Navigation stations and offices nationwide.

Reach ABS-CBN via these channels:
Multiply: botomoipatrolmo.multiply.com
Twitter: twitter.com/botopatrollers
Facebook: Boto Mo, Ipatrol Mo official page
abs-cbnNEWS.comEmail: ireport@abs-cbn.comSMS/MMS reports:
IREPORT to 2366Bayan Voice BMPM Voice SMS: 411-BMPM (411-2676)

Lets Help

2009-10-02T01:26:00.001-07:00

With this kind of calamity happening to our country its high time that we join hands in helping our fellow countrymen...my kids are not that affected because they are living in the comforts of our home....but i like them to feel that all of us are affected of this crisis...during news hour at night it is a must for them to watch the news....after dinner i tell them to sit with me and all of us would watch updates on ondoys victims....to open their eyes how other people are affected and how lucky they are...that they are staying in a dry place, wearing clean clothes, eating more that 3 meals a day, playing the computer and watching cartoons and they don't need to stay in evacuations center and wait for relief goods because they are already homeless....its really very tragic for the kids...but i like them to feel how it is to help in their own little way...so i let them help us in packing relief goods to be brought to the ondoy victims....thanks to my brother and sister who are residing at the us who sent money for the goods.May God guide and protect all of us. God Bless the Philippines!

Click here to donate

Wake-up call...

2009-10-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

What happened to us last September 26, 2009 was mother natures way of awakening all of us....

Global Change

Changes in the global environment (including alterations in climate, land productivity, oceans or other water resources, atmospheric chemistry, and ecological systems) that may alter the capacity of the Earth to susta
in life. (from the Global Change Research Act of 1990)

Climate change will have
consequences for the Earth
system and human lives .

Melting of ice sheets and glaciers, combined with the
thermal expansion of seawater as the oceans warm,
is causing sea level to rise. Seawater is beginning to
move onto low-lying land and to contaminate coastal
fresh water sources and beginning to submerge
coastal facilities and barrier islands. Sea-level rise
increases the risk of damage to homes and buildings
from storm surges such as those that accompany
hurricanes.

Act now to prevent future world hunger

Climate change will drastically reduce wheat and rice production

if nations don't take steps now to prepare.

Solving this problem is doable,

if the world has the will to tackle it.

Typhoon Ondoy Hits Manila

2009-10-01T04:12:00.000-07:00

Typhoon Ondoy Hits Manila

September 26, 2009

At University of the East Ramon Magsaysay vehicles floating...

Wall that gave way because of the rushing waters at the sides of UE Sta. Mesa

At Earnshaw St. corner M.F. Jhocson

At Sulucan St. Sampaloc Manila, pedicab passengers on top of the tricab

Karitela along Earnshaw St.

Scavengers no place to stay...

At SM Center point (Sta Mesa)

Aurora Blvd St. outside SM Sta Mesa

People wade in the chest deep floodwater Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in suburban Cainta

Parent-daughter bonding

2009-09-23T15:50:00.000-07:00

We had a seminar yesterday at Bianca's school and it was a blast....almost all of us parents are having a hard time on how to discipline our grade 5 daughters and the seminar was really what we needed...when we arrived i was surprised that Bianca was one of the usherettes :)

Before starting the seminar...we were asked to write everything that would cause distractions and anything that would make us feel uneasy during the seminar...then we were asked to throw it at the trash bin...and just for the moment give our time and make the most out of the seminar...which really worked :)

Both of us attended the seminar...see Bianca how much we love you

We are having a hard time communicating with our kids so instead of using "You" messages we should use the "I" messages....

example: Bianca please do your assignment.

we should use: Bianca can I see your assignment notebook...

It can really work because the kids would feel that we are involved in the tasks.

Empathy, which literally translates as 'in feeling', is the capability to share and understand another's emotions and feelings. It is often characterized as the ability to "put oneself into another's shoes".

The kids sang for us after the seminar...

Thank you Ms. Amurao for giving this kind of seminar...we hope we can apply everything we learned. Kudos Ma'am!

Surprise party for Kenneth

2009-09-09T20:29:00.000-07:00

We were not supposed to celebrate it this way...sef wanted it very simple...but when we saw his grades...94,93,91,90,89, his lowest 81 sibika (if it was 85 he would be among the top students) we were surprised...so we gave him a surprise party...booked his party same day at 7:30am...good that there was still a slot available...we just invited thru text messages ...we just told kenneth that we are going to jollibee for merienda and he can also play...when we arrived at jollibee he was surprised to his cousins...and told me..."mommy pati classmate ko nandito..." then i pulled him and asked him to read the banner "happy birthday kenneth darren" he was amused and i told him surprise! he was so happy and he kissed me. :)! he was so happy and he kissed me :)

miss you papa...

2009-08-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since my last blog...

maybe i'm not yet that fine but i am coping...

it's so hard to loose a father...

so to all sons and daughters out there who are not in good terms with their parents please make the first move before it's too late...

love your parents for without them you would not be where you are now...

june 18, 2009

I hope you are in a better and safer place papa...

miss you!

kenneth & athena

2009-08-16T18:08:00.000-07:00

whay happens in heaven....

2009-08-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

WHAT HAPPENS IN HEAVEN

This is one of the nicest e-mails I have seen and is so true:

I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, ' This is the Receiving Section.

Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received. ' I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the world.Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section.The angel then said to me,

"This is the Packaging and Delivery Section.

Here, the graces and blessings the people asked for are processed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them." I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels working hard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested and were being packaged for delivery to Earth.

Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at the door of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angel was seated there, idly doing nothing.

"This is the Acknowledgment Section,

my angel friend quietly admitted to me. He seemed embarrassed. " How is it that there is no work going on here? ' I asked."So sad," the angel sighed. "After people receive the blessings that they asked for, very few send back acknowledgments""How does one acknowledge God's blessings? " I asked."Simple," the angel answered.

Just say, "Thank you, Lord. ""What blessings should they acknowledge? " I asked.

"If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish, you are among the top 8% of the world 's wealthy. ""And if you get this on your own computer, you are part of the 1% in the world who has that opportunity. ""If you woke up this morning with more health than illness. You are more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day. ""If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation ... You are ahead of 700 million people in the world.""If you can attend a church without the fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than, three billion people in the world.""If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you're unique to all those in doubt and despair..... .."OK, what now? How can I start?If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you as very special and you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read at all.Have a good day, count your blessings, and if you care to, pass this along to remind everyone else how blessed we all are

ATTN.: Acknowledge Dept.

"Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability to share this message and for giving me so many wonderful people with whom to share it. "If you have read this far, and are thankful for all that you have been blessed with, how can you not send it on? I thank God for everything, especially all my family and friends!
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." Matthew 21

Thank you...

2009-08-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

We would like to thank you for condoling with us...

thank you for the masses offerred, the flowers, the money, the food you gave,

the comforting words and the text messages, the emails thru the different internet sites (facebook, multiply, yahoo etc.)

for coming to the wake and funeral...

for these we are very grateful.. you helped us so much ease the pain and sorrow we felt...

thank you so much...God Bless us all!

Huli ka Nathan!

2009-08-02T10:35:00.000-07:00

sunday visit

2009-08-02T05:03:00.000-07:00

last coffee...

2009-08-01T09:51:00.000-07:00

This was taken before mama's flight to new jersey...papa mixed coffee for mama...we never knew this was his last coffee with mama...miss you papa!

Papa...

2009-07-27T10:34:00.000-07:00

Papa...i will miss you so much.... we all thought you would recover... even the doctors they thought you were improving...they cannot pin down any diagnosis because all the laboratory works were not coinciding properly... and the nurses...they said you have selective responses...you respond and follow instructions only from the one you know...papa we love you so much...i hope you felt it till the end...and during the time that you were bleeding so hard i felt that you embraced me and you told me that you are leaving but still i cannot let you go...so you prepared us for a day...you were pinching us and gripping our hands so hard that we would all smile because you were so strong...and everytime i talk to you there were tears in your eyes...as if telling me that you are leaving soon...i was so afraid that i dismissed those thoughts, i even saw tita digna and tita lynne at the hospital door so many times...and i told them not now...but i felt they were waiting for you....papa i even felt bad at them because i knew that they were fetching you....it's so hard... because you really bonded with me on your last weeks or month here...you would go down at 4:30 sit in front of the laundry and read a book... and if i see you i would pull a chair and sit beside you...you would tell me stories of your past, talk about our lost properties, and i would tell you papa dont be bitter about it you have us your children...we may not have everything but we are a happy family, and you would say that we should had our own house units if only... but i would always say that we can work and someday buy our own house...then you would change the topic and talk about drinking that you are already old and would like to enjoy...but i would always say no to drinking because of your health...and when you cant persuade me, you would again make kwento about anything... then when it's 6:30 you would go up and watch the news... papa i will cherish those moments, now i realize that i am so lucky because you spent 2 hours a day with me for maybe more than a month and i would always decline my patients because i need to make bantay, because if im not beside you, you are going to buy gin.... and if i have a persistent patient i would tell my kids or whoever is available to stay with you... now i realized that you were making me ready for the day that you would leave... papa you were the only one who knows when im down and not feeling well... you would ask if im ok...but of course i would always say that im ok... and thank you for teaching me so many things...i would enumerate them so that my kids would know it...folding our clothes and dapat pantay pantay... and fixing our cabinets, shining our shoes should always be well polished, every all souls day we should light a candle at the patio, you also taught me how to budget at an early age like grade 5...you would give me money and tell me how many people would eat with us , you thought us how to make tipid and always think of others before buying anything, you taught us how to have party themes...like when i was 6 my party theme was hello kitty, you did all the invitations and you made hello kitty designs for my party, you taught me how to fill up our pantry...na dapat may canned goods and milk (for the kids) na extra para ready kung magkaka gulo, like coup d'etat...hehehhe...sef never believed this..you thought me how to change the fuse and bulbs...you taught me how to make friends with everybody...that we should not look at people by their financial status but rather their attitude towards life... how they cope with everyday living...many people are not like this papa and i am happy because you taught us this virtue, and i never heard you complain about all our kamag anaks who lived with us in earnshaw...not a single complain, you accepted them with open arms...you also opened our eyes in a different political view, you also brought us to rallies and we also experienced tear gas, you also taught us how to make confetties and everytime they passed by earnshaw either we threw confetties or we served water...during the parangal did i realize that some of the things i remembered where not a dream...like when i was maybe a year or two there was someone with me that would tell me to close my eyes and not to open until she says so...she would bring me inside the bodega of course i was just a kid so i would peek... and she would feed around 4 or 5 people who are sick and wounded and would tell me not to say a word to anyone...i also remebered seeing machine guns beside them underneath the newspapers...papa i dont know why i didnt ask you about this.... i also remember that you have plenty of money and would just wrap it with news paper then just give it to somebody whom i never knew....just now did i realize how big is your heart...you never pampered us with material things...you and mama would always teach us how to save and would just buy things like bags, shoes and uniforms kung masikip na or sira na or maikli na ang skirt...never did we buy excess things...and another one is you never encouraged us to watch telenovelas...you would say na walang kwenta ang drama...magbasa na lang kayo... so i loved reading books...that when i was pregnant with bianca sef would keep my books because i could forget about everything just to finish reading...hay papa! and papa thank you for spoiling my kids...you really made them happy, i will always tell them stories about you, take care of yourself papa...i know you are in a safe place free from sickness and pain.

Thank you for everthing...i love you pa!

Get Well Soon Lolo!

2009-07-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

Get well Lolo,

Have a rest, Drink your medicines, relax and be strong,

We Love you Lolo!

Papa look at the camera, sa amin sumusunod sa instructions...pag sa nurse na lalaki ayaw sumunod...

Lolo woke up and was happy to see his apos

Papa Get well soon!

We love you!

Athena kissing loly

We love you mama!

Hand Reflexology

2009-07-17T23:18:00.000-07:00

Because of my papa's condition i asked the doctor how can we help him to heal more easily, so he said we can do massage and passive range of motions exercises in his extremities since he cannot get up that fast...so i was searching for massage procedures and i came across a video so here i want to share the link so you can also learn reflexology yourself...click here.

Welcome to the family!

2009-07-16T11:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Arnold and Monette!

Welcome

Cassandra Dennise Mallary Espiritu

Always have faith...

2009-07-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.

It is not enough that a thing be possible for it to be believed.

- Voltaire

Papa is improving

2009-07-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

Thank you for all your prayers...papa is imroving a lot... i would like to share his progress

Sunday - he was received in the emergency room and all necessary preparations and contraptions was places and he was revived twice, unconcious, with fever 39.4, blood pressure very low went up to 56/39, cyanotic, heart rate 130 upwards, bowel movement 6 times, hooked on a respirator, no urine output, he has no response...unconcious.

Monday - temperature 37.4, bowel movement no improvement 6 times, blood pressure 86/45 with dopa ( imroving because of medications), no urinary output...very minimal like 30 ml for the entire shift...referrred to nephrologist, breathing assisted by the respirator, very groggy but can open his eyes, left hand and leg with movement. placement of cvt to check hydration...he has tears when he can hear our voices

Tuesday - Temperature 37.4, bowel movement no imrovement...with beeding, blood pressure 130/50 with dopa, no urine output....ij cat placed for dialysis,prolonged bleeding time needs blood transfusion, can open his eyes when we call him....imroving with eye contact, left hand and left leg with movement, right hand no response to pain, right foot no response to pain, start of blood transfusion and first dialysis. urinary catheter removed

Wednesday - temperature 36.7, bowel movement 4 times with bleeding, blood pressure improving weaning off meds for bp, still no urinary output. left hand and left leg moving, he can smile now...looks at the moinitor when we told him mama is online....dialysis and blood transfusion done...slight movement on right hand.

Thank you Lord....this is another miracle...God is so great! Please continue to pray for papas recovery.... God Bless us all!

When there is Love there is Hope.

Please pray for papa's speedy recovery....

2009-07-05T14:41:00.000-07:00

What happened yesterday was like a roller coaster ride...papa's seizures started 7am....shanine my youngest sister was sleeping in papa's room heard some gurgling sounds and woke up and saw papa having seizures so she called mem for help then also called me...i called tito nilo for assistance to bring papa in the hospital since i dont live in sampaloc....so at once i got dressed and took the taxi to sampaloc.....called mem and she said she called for an ambulance since they cannot bring papa because our house has 3 floors and they cannot carry him down because of his seizures.....on my way i was very worried & jittery since im the eldest and mama is not here....so when i arrived, the ambulance was already parked in front of our house and when i ran up they were bringing papa down and the driver openned the door and shooved papa in with the stretcher and told us to come inside and everything was happening so fast after closing the door at my back without sitting zooom went the ambulance and the driver was driving like crazy.....i saw papa still having seizures so i asked the man with the stet if there was an available oxygen and said yes but the way that the ambulance goes he cant hook the oxygen....we were going counter flow and it was really like a roller coaster ride all my limbs & extremities was pulled to the side forward and backward.....and papa having seizures....then when we were in the intercession espana forbes they were able to hook the oxygen....then we arrived at the er and at once the nurses helped papa and while giving him meds and putting the different contraptions the residents was getting the history and everything and because it was sunday the consultants where nowhere to be found....filling up of forms since it was sunday the record section was closed....and seeing papa having seizures we were crying and praying to ourselves....and i really dont know how to handle everything since this is the first time that mama is not here....so please help us pray for papa's speedy recovery....his blood pressure is now better and improving...his left hand can already grip when asked...we are waiting for his kidneys to recover since he was dehydrated because he is also experiencing intestinal flu....please help us pray...it means a lot to us....thank you so much for all the prayers...we are also praying for the wellness of everybody.God Bless Us All!

Max's

2009-06-26T03:51:00.000-07:00

dinner at Max's with mama, tita venus, mamang, sef & jonathan

we ordered our favorite chicken sisig, kare kare, pinaputok na tyan and ube decadence and buko pandan

Reminiscing

2009-06-23T16:18:00.000-07:00

While talking to tita gie this morning she asked me about art workshops because her nursery will soon be offering workshops on saturdays and asked me some details...and i remembered that they would always be there when i had exhibits and recitals...

back row tita lynne, me, shanine, mama, tita gie, twinkle, my mentor mr. solano cruz, monette, front row bogsie, blossoms, bea and tita digna

POWER FAILURE

2009-06-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

MONDAY MORNING and it's brown out...the elevator is not working so we used the stairs from 4th floor to basement1 since the generator is not working....what happened to our condo? and no lights in the stairway! good that our cellphones can be used as flashlights...but with all our stuffs we had a hardtime using the stairs...but the kids enjoyed the adventure...hehehhe...cheers!

playtime...

2009-06-22T16:35:00.000-07:00

our room turned into wonderland....my kids went out to eat lunch and when i went inside our room i was amazed on what i saw....they had a better way in fixing things...

i remeber when i was a kid we also would play house...we would re arrange the furnitures and play make believe....and i played with monette, eugene, joshua and jellyne....those where the days...now it's my kids turn to play make believe=))

Pandesal...

2009-06-18T12:57:00.000-07:00

Thermoscan....

2009-06-17T14:15:00.000-07:00

My little boy is already on the first grade and he is very excited.... when we arrived in school the line was so long and i thought that he was late but when i looked at my watch it was still 6:45 so i asked why was the line so long....and the parents on line said that they where taking the temperature of the kids and of the parents before letting them in....so it took us 1 hour and 30 mins waiting for our turn....and when it was kenneth and sef's turn he scolded the parent volunteer for not disposing the probe covers and for re using the cotton balls with alcohol for the nth time....it's ok to do the pre cautionary measures....but spreading different diseases is another story...oh well!

excited for school

2009-06-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

Kenneth is an incoming grade 1, and is very excited...since he have plenty of books he needs a bigger bag....so we bought bags for them and also lunch kits since he will be eating lunch in school....whew....i am also making a menu for the whole week this is the hardest part since kenneth is so picky....bianca on the other hand eats almost everything so there is no problem with her food but the sad part is that she is complaining of her small lunch kit...

At Manila City Hall

2009-06-02T14:33:00.000-07:00

iheartfaces-week 19

2009-05-19T19:08:00.000-07:00

Blurb Photo Book ContestEntries - Amateurs/Beginners CategoryWeek 19 - "Favorite Photo Ever!"

I am really excited for this theme,

imagine my daughter has the chance to be part of the Blurb Book

She is so excited to open the piano and play!

"I am submitting this photo into the www.iheartfaces.com Blurb Book photo contest. I am granting I ♥ Faces permission to use my photo in a printed version of a book for commercial use and possibly advertising of a photo book on both the Blurb and I ♥ Faces web sites."

my little guard...

2009-05-19T05:36:00.000-07:00

Athena always looking after lolo...

Naku di talaga pumayag na hindi sundan ang kanyang lolo kahit sa barber shop

naka buntot si athena...

Sana naman lolo di ka makatakas bumili ng alak!

you can watch her video click here

Dumating ang Package!

2009-05-17T20:29:00.001-07:00

athena very excited....alam nyang madami sa kanya ;)

Loly openning the package....bilisan mo Loly!

polo shirt for LOLO

Shades for me and shanine

Athena's first Levis! grabe exacto ang fit!

Supply ng Cheerios and bottles!

Thank you so much Monette & Arnold!

Getting Ready for School!

2009-05-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

We are really living in a fast forward phase...imagine just a week ago it was the end of summer classes now we are getting ready for school...good that kenneth is already enrolled...bianca in the other hand should follow their schedule...May 20...being a mom of 3 i should juggle the time and resources...i already checked their uniform and not a single one fit...so we should buy all sets again....kenneth grew taller, bianca is fatter and taller! i know i shouldnt complain but back in my time i can use my uniform in at least 2 school years....and so as our shoes that i would complain because i've been using it for already 3 years...super tibay ang GREGG shoes....now their school shoes is good for just one school year and the shoes are quite expensive...thank God that we have parents who are very generous to their apos ...sponsor ng school shoes si mama ;-) good thing also that the school supplies are available at their school and you can buy it according to each grade level...the sets are already available so no need to wrestle at the bookstores and so as their books...i'm still thinking if i should buy them new bags and lunch kits....depending on their performance...hehehhehe...good luck talaga sa ating mga parents!

Here is my checklist:

CHECKLIST Bianca Kenneth

1. Uniforms

- daily uniform

- p.e. uniform

2. Shoes

- black shoes

- p.e. shoes

3. Underwears

- panties/briefs

- sando

- socks

- pantilet

4. Bags

5. Lunchkits & water jug

6. Jackets / umbrella

7. School Supplies

8. Books

9. Plastic Cover

10. Labels

welcome home twinkle!

2009-05-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

I am enjoying to be a dentist in the family....lahat ng dumadating nag seset ng appointment so see me as a dentist! kung di kaya ako naging dentist? heheheh...buti na lang!

iHeartfaces- week 18 Photo Challenge

2009-05-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

iHeartfaces- week 18 Photo Challenge

"LAUGHTER"

Here are my entries...hahhahaha....i really had a hard time looking for my pictures that has laughter in it...and looking at happy pictures is very contaminating...

My kids entry

My daughter Athena when she was 10 mos old...trying to stand up by herself and everytime she can stand without falling she gives me a hearty laugh.

My Adults Entry

Bianca & Rosalie keeps on laughing because the water was so cold and there where plenty of slippery things in their feet....

Dont forget to look at the other happy entries click here enjoy!

End of Summer Classes

2009-05-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

I'm really proud of bianca...she already knows how to strum the guitar...and im also very impressed with her teacher celso rosanes because she didnt know anything from the start and now she can read and play the cords well... Kenneth really loves to draw and paint so we enrolled him in basic drawingand painting and im really proud of the results in just 20 days he learned the different strokes and styles using water color and pastels galing ng teacher lalaine nila magturo...kakatuwa at maka buluhan ang summer nila...they are also scheduledfor swimming classes this summer but i guess di na matutuloy kasi rainy season na so i have to think of other things to make them busy...i would be glad if you have any suggestions...

kenneths first painting exhibit

2009-05-07T22:27:00.000-07:00

iheartfaces- hats

2009-05-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

Its week 17- hats....

Im really excited with my entry...

Be sure to visit http://www.iheartfaces.com/ to see the other entries